Monthly Archives: January 2018

Letters of Nut

Posted on January 24, 2018 by squathole

Gather ’round, Grandkids. And put down those Tide pods — they’re for dessert. Back before blogs, I regularly sent lots of cranky letters to people, some of whom actually answered. In rooting through old files the other say, I discovered … Continue reading →

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Ears to the Beans

Posted on January 11, 2018 by squathole

Guido is big on the new year tradition of making a pot of beans. This year she used black-eyed peas, simmered with carrots, celery, onions, and a ham hock. She also made a 17-bean soup, which she served with collards … Continue reading →

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Cold Blues

Posted on January 7, 2018 by squathole

Even in South Florida, this was no weekend to enjoy a cold beer, although Lard knows I tried. It’s especially challenging, because Guido and I agreed to clean out a bit, and vowed not to drink any hard liquor the … Continue reading →

Posted in News From the Nation's Dicktip | 6 Comments